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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;G8rDMD, post: 2972926, member: 92459&quot;]So, I’m very new to this awesome forum which I’m finding offers a slew of very useful information and very knowledgeable members.&nbsp; I am not new to collecting, though I am new to “organized” collecting.</p><p><br /></p><p>I have been collecting for 30+ years, since being a child of the 80s.&nbsp; I have inherited both grandfathers’ life-long collections and, therefore,&nbsp; have a decent-sized collection.</p><p><br /></p><p>However, the more I’m getting into the forum here, I’m realizing my collection is sort of lacking in identity.&nbsp; A lot of folks on here have specific goals, say a complete set of Morgans in MS63+ grade; a complete set of Mercury dimes in MS; etc.&nbsp; I never thought about collecting in these terms.&nbsp; I would always just see a nice coin I like and buy it if it’s in my means.&nbsp; I have a complete set of Franklin halves, but not in a specific grade range.&nbsp; I have a complete set of Roosevelt dimes (minus the doubled dies and missing mint marks) but again, not in a specific grade range.&nbsp; What I do have is a ton of uncirculated and proof sets.&nbsp; It has been a goal of mine to actually collect all mint and proof sets ever made, including premier, prestige, silver, etc.&nbsp; So, I guess that’s something.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Still, does my collection which lacks a specific “direction” defy “serious collector” norms? Or is my style of collecting still considered a respectable part of the hobby?&nbsp; I really enjoy my collection which I think, in the end, is really all that matters from any hobby.&nbsp; But I’m just curious as to what others’ habits are in collecting......&nbsp; I don’t think there are any right answers or wrong answers and I’m hoping to hear from a wide range collectors from casual to expert.&nbsp; What say you?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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